Medium airport

Tzaneen Airport

IATA LTAICAO FATZ🇿🇦 Tzaneen

Coordinates

23.8244°S, 30.3293°E

Elevation

1,914 ft (583 m)

Type

Medium airport

Country

🇿🇦 South Africa

Region

ZA-NP

Time zone

Johannesburg(UTC+02:00)

Magnetic variation

17.8° W

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn

06:17

Sunrise

06:42

Sunset

17:29

Civil dusk

17:53

About 10h 47m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Tzaneen Airport

Tzaneen-lughawe (IATA-kode: LTA, ICAO: FATZ) is 'n klein lughawe naby Tzaneen in Limpopoprovinsie, Suid-Afrika. Die lughawe beskik oor een geteerde aanloopbaan, 'n teerparkeerblad en 30 sinkloodse (hangers) vir ligte vliegtuie.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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Map

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Runways (1)

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Headings (true)	Lighting	Status
06 / 24	4,659 ft / 1,420 m	66 ft	Asp	049° / 229°	Lighted	Open

Radio frequencies (1)

Type	Description	Frequency
CTAF	CTAF	124.800 MHz

Navaids(1)

TZNDB

Tzaneen

213 kHz

Airspace in this area(3)

Name	Class	Type	Floor	Ceiling
JOHANNESBURG NORTHEAST	Class G	FIR	FL110	FL195
LOWVELD MILITARY AIRSPACE SECTOR (LASS)	Class G	Type 33	1500 ft GND	FL195
FA-R71 TRANSVAAL MILITARY MIDDLE FLYING AREA	Special use	Restricted	FL105	FL195

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all South Africa airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Gravelotte Mine AirstripZA-0342

19.2 nm ESE (115°)

Askari AirstripZA-0346

20.4 nm SE (139°)

Gravelotte AirportFAGV

20.8 nm ESE (105°)

Selati AirstripZA-0343

22.5 nm ESE (120°)

Garonga AirstripZA-0345

26.9 nm SE (128°)

Boulders Game Ranch 2 (Microlight) AirportZA-0075

32.3 nm ESE (119°)

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Tzaneen Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Tzaneen Airport?

The ICAO code for Tzaneen Airport is FATZ, and its IATA code is LTA.

Where is Tzaneen Airport located?

Tzaneen Airport is medium airport located in Tzaneen, South Africa, at an elevation of 1,914 ft (583 m).

How many runways does Tzaneen Airport have?

Tzaneen Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 4,659 ft / 1,420 m.

What time zone is Tzaneen Airport in?

Tzaneen Airport is in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone (UTC+02:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Tzaneen Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Tzaneen Airport is approximately 17.8° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Tzaneen Airport?

The nearest airport to Tzaneen Airport is Gravelotte Mine Airstrip (ZA-0342), about 19.2 nm to the ese, followed by Askari Airstrip and Gravelotte Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Tzaneen Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.